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10 things that made me smile, appreciate, laugh, think, and remind me of what's important in life.

>ONE<

I got to meet Stell Bell<3

FYI: day after I had Gatlyn...cut me some slack.

>TWO<

Pumpkin Fun!

>THREE<

This is a Peanut Butter Cheese Ball and great with Apples:) My mama made it for MOPS at our church and so I made one last night bc it was so good!

>FOUR<

isn't this true. never felt more at peace.

>FIVE<

These are 30 Minute Rolls & delicious:)

>SIX<

JoJo can now button her shirts, of course when she wants.

>SEVEN<

Jess got to hold Cowboy today-and of course-I forgot my camera:(

>EIGHT<

I came home last Tuesday and now have been home a week.

>NINE<

Got to go to church for the first time in awhile and I loved it. Just being around everyone made me happy.

>TEN<

This looks Delish! Nutella and greek yogurt.

LEARN TO

LET THINGS GO

THAT YOU 

CANNOT 

CONTROL

mama's cookin' again

Tonight's Menu was a quick decision. Being that hubster hasn't really had to cook anything for a month our fridge/freezer are lacking in a few areas. I took a look around the kitchen and seen potatoes and no protein. I knew potato soup was gonna be on the menu. Now I had to find a different recipe than I usually use. So of course where else to go than Pinterest. I needed a QUICK, baconless soup. (The recipe I usually use take like 4 hours. I had one hour.) After looking at a few different recipes I went with this one. It actually is a toddler soup. So would be great if your kids like potatoes and cheese:) Unfortunately my girls are not potato lovers. They opted for Mac N' Cheese. Hubster said that he would like his less pureed next time but loved the flavor and stuff. He put topped his with goldfish crackers. Which toddlers would love the fish in their soup! Then also I remembered seeing a 30 minute roll on Pinterest as well. So I looked that up and whipped up real quick. You can find the recipe here.

This meal literally took me a hour. That includes prep all the way to clean up and a 3 year old helper. Which for some reason always means more clean up. But, I want her to learn to cook and like being in the kitchen! Hope you try these out and enjoy them as much as Jess did.

Everything you say 

to your child is

absorbed 

catalogued 

and

remembered.

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Obviously this past week was a little boring at first then got REAL exciting. 

1.

I really like this idea.

Ever say, "I will be for sure to pray for you."

and then you forget...this is why you need this:)

2. 

I got to go outside, which was great:)

3. 

JoJo got to go meet her newest cousin Stell bell in Chicago:)

4.

PRETTY CUTE OUTFIT

5.

HAHAHA POOR JESS!

6.

Think this will actually work...

7.

8.

My mother in law gave our house a fall makeover:) 

They are wonderful.

9.

Obviously Gatlyn Tobias Schrock's arrival is the best gift! He arrived October 9th @ 3:51am. This was also the day he was exactly 28 weeks. This was our first MAJOR goal we set. Gatlyn was probably saying, "There I am 28 weeks now, Watch out I'm coming out." Because I started having major contractions at 12am!

10.

Both Jess and I got to change a diaper today. I got lucky and didn't have to change the poopy one:) Jess was stoked to say the least about changing the poopy diaper. Kudos to him. 

Also, Gatlyn was started on breast milk today. He gets 3mL every 3 hours. 

AND. . . I got to meet Stell bell and see Ruth and of course the mommies came with:)

Update on Mama Schrock: Today was a busy day, ready to be home! Sad we can't take him home with us. But, feel like I have been hit by a train tonight. 

A person who truly loves 

you is someone who sees

the pain in your eyes while

everyone else still believes

in the smile on your face.

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hello. i only have 30 min to get this post put together and put it out there. we will see how this goes. i almost didn't even post tonight. i got my stuff together and am going to get it done, who doesn't wanna see the top 10 of my previous week? probably a lot of people... if this is you then stop reading;)

ONE:

Thank you to the Livermore family for such a thoughtful gift. You guys have been taking notes from this blog;) It made me tear up a little bit this morning. You guys have always been so good to my family. Love you! 

Now baby brother can keep my old Dumb and Dumberer forever, considering I haven't had it 3 years:) And loved Bridesmaids.

TWO:

Loving me some Sour Cream & Onion Pringles and good ol' Dr. P

THREE:

Still losing. . . he felt bad so he took off the oser on the end of Mal. What a kind hubster I have.

 FOUR:

My mother brought this awhile ago, I don't feel it has been properly introduced. This is my pumpkin packed with 6 bags of M&M's. AND---there is like 5 different kinds in it. NBD. I shall name him something. . . Gourd or Brutus or any other ideas?

FIVE:

CURRENT CROCHET PROJECTS.

ear warmer finished:)

Going to be a blanket. This will take awhile.

For Gatlyn:)

SIX:

Starting this week or next week on the girls Halloween costumes. Further pics to come:)

SEVEN:

I wanted canvas prints but this will do. WAY cheaper:)

EIGHT:

I must remember this.

NINE:

I have started a new little thing. Everyday at 11am I am going to shut my TV off and just sit and do my devotional(s), read my Bible, pray listen to WCSG, whatever need be for me to just get my mind right for the day. 

TEN:

I am also extra thankful for all of the little to big things people have done for us through this challenging time. We appreciate more than anyone knows. I hope someday we will be able to repay you all. Thanks for your continued thoughts and prayers. 

SOMETIMES YOU GOTTA JUST TAKE ONE FOR THE TEAM;)

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I am well aware that it is Monday night, but, I am excited for #10!


one:

I am loving this inspirational graphics I am finding on pinterest lately.

two:

 I think I have managed this. Which also brings me to the point that I have an amazing husband.

three:

All you moms out there understand.

four:

I can't wait to purchase some decent clothes for the winter months. I love the simplicity of this outfit though. 

five:
I really love trouser pants. I must get a pair

six:

These look like a piece of heaven. My two favorite things bundled into one delicious treat. Someone else has got to be with me on this!?! Cookie Dough Brownies:) hey mom... you can click the name for the recipe;)

seven:
This movie is supposed to be funny and I wanna see it. JD must fine time to rent this for me...he's not busy or anything(joke!)

eight:

beautiful nieces<3
Can't wait to get my hands on them again and for the first time.

nine:

I wanted to share my 2 favorite movies.

This is the funniest movie ever. No lie in high school I watched it on the bus to EVERY softball game and laughed everytime. And yes I do quote the whole movie. . . now if I could just get it back from my siblings.

This actually was my big sister's movie, she didn't watch it I loved it and am on my second DVD. The other one got all scratched. Sports & love all wrapped into one perfect movie.

ten:
Gatlyn is now 1 whole pound and 12 ounces. If you don't remember from my previous post. Jess and I were able to see a 1lb 12oz baby when we visited the NICU. This just made my heart feel better knowing he was ALREADY that! He is still tucked away in there with a whole 1cm of fluid (average fluid about is 15-30cm... so we are struggling there.) Basically just knowing that another baby his size was doing fine in the NICU makes me feel better. This is a great start to my week and also a great pick me up to keep on truckin'. 
FUNNY NOTE: During the ultra sound the lady said, "Oh look there is his little hand. And. . . I can't see the gender because his hand is right over it. Well, I guess we know it's a he then!"
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA--made me and jess crack up.haha
Also, I would post a picture of him but you can barely see him because I don't have fluid therefore it is just a mumbled jumbled mess in there.


eleven:
BONUS:

MY PRETTY NAILS